Julius Caesar, as Imperator (ca. February-March 44 BC), with Marcus Mettius, as Moneyer. AR denarius (20mm, 3.89 gm, 1h). NGC Choice VF S 5/5 - 4/5, bankers mark. Rome. CAESAR•IMP, laureate head of Julius Caesar right; lituus and simpulum right in left field / M•METTIVS, Venus standing facing, head left, Victory left in outstretched right hand, transverse scepter in left, left arm resting on shield set on globe; I in left field. Crawford 480/3. Sydenham 1056. Julia 33 and Mettia 5. Beautiful cabinet toning with areas of original bright luster. From the Dr. Paul Balter Collection

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